THE REALITY OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND RIDING BICYCLES IN AUSTRALIA
Across Australia, the image of a drunk man riding home on a bicycle is certainly going to get a few laughs, but, in reality, this situation is far from humorous. In many cases, the sight of a “pub bike” (so to speak) chained outside a bar is not uncommon for tourists and locals of this […]
HOW ALCOHOLIC PROBLEMS AFFECT THE UNITED STATES ECONOMY
Simply put, the United States suffers from an alcoholic problem. Besides claiming about 100,000 lives on a yearly basis, excessive drinking (and alcoholism) cost the U.S. taxpayers, members of the government, and members of the alcohol industry itself an estimated $249 billion in yearly expenditures (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta report). On […]
THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF DRINKING TOO MUCH ALCOHOL
Simply put, alcohol is a huge burden (no additional details required). From the moment someone dares to take that first drink, this individual is putting themselves at risk for developing future problems with this beverage, which can (in an unfortunate twist) include substance abuse and addiction. Even worse, when a person goes on a drinking […]
THE PATTERN OF ALCOHOL ABUSE EXHIBITED BY AGENT 007: JAMES BOND
A dry martini with a lemon peel, shaken not stirred – this is probably one of the most famous alcoholic drinks in the world thanks to its popularity with a certain secret agent. Since his emergence in the novels by Ian Fleming, superspy and ladies’ man James Bond captivated audiences around the world with his […]
HOW DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM AFFECTS SKIN HEALTH
More often than not, whenever we think about how alcohol or drugs affect the body, we look at our most vital internal structures. Obviously, we are fully aware of how these dangerous substances eat away at our liver, muscles, hearts, and nervous system. Not even our eyes and hormone are safe from excessive drinking, smoking, […]
HERE IS HOW ALCOHOL IS ASSOCIATED WITH A LOW IQ
We have all heard the same comment about how smart people do not do drugs or drink booze (which actually is a given fact), but did you know that alcohol in particular is actually linked to people with low IQs? Now, that might bring up a round of questions, on your part. Despite its unfortunate […]
ARE YOU DATING A DRUG ADDICT OR AN ALCOHOLIC?
Dating is a tough game, isn’t it? Besides picking out which mate is right for you (based on an ever-growing catalog of eye color, hair color, height, and sports preferences), you also must consider if this potential boyfriend or girlfriend is of a sound mind and body. After all, the last thing you want to […]
THE RISK OF DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM DURING MENOPAUSE
For millions of women around the world, menopause is a necessary but painfully unfortunate time of cleansing. As their bodies reconfigure (so to speak), women will experience a torrent of mental instability and physical problems, which can ultimately result in emotional distress and sadness. Imagine the difficulties of insomnia, fatigue, and sadness as a torrent […]
ABOUT PROZAC (IS IT SAFE WITH ALCOHOL?)
Here is all you need to know about Prozac and if it is safe with alcohol. About Prozac Prozac (brand name fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It is used to treat bulimia, major depressive disorder, panic disorder, nervosa, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It is taken daily in pill or in […]
IS ALCOHOL ABUSE DISORDER GENERATIONAL?
Wondering is alcohol abuse disorder generational? Here is what you need to know. Is Alcohol Abuse Disorder Generational? Parents influence their children in many intense ways. Parents can shape a child’s sense of self worth, problem solving skills, and they view his or her environment. When a child has a parent who suffers from alcohol […]